Things to know for Friday

A new species of carnivore has been discovered, with experts describing the olinguito as a housecat-like creature. Meanwhile, on Digg, the old idea of sending actual house cats through pneumatic tubes has been resurrected, or at least recognized as maybe not the best idea.

And finally, Baltimore's municipal government has decided that perhaps signing a contract giving Comcast monopoly rights in the city for years was not the best idea they've ever had. Welcome to your online trends report for Friday, August 16, 2013.

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What: Comcast BaltimoreWhere: RedditWhy: Comcast has the lowest customer satisfaction rating of any ISP in the United States and now it’s exhausted the patience of an entire city. The Baltimore Business Journal reports that Baltimore’s city government is hiring “a broadband Internet consultant that would help the city develop a plan for expanding Internet service provider options for businesses and residents.” bgr.com/2013/08/15/baltimore-comcast-broadband-alternatives/